Walking and Chicken

Last weekend we made the trip up to the lake for the church's annual Chicken BBQ fundraiser. Dad and Eric left at 5am to head to the fire pits and start cooking. The group of men from church cooked 750 chicken halves in 26 degree weather for 5 hours! Mom worked at the fire hall to put together all the lunches with the other ladies, while I watched the kids. After lunch and naps for everyone, we enjoyed seeing family friends at the VFW. Parker and Ainsley entertained the whole bar with their antics! Lucky for us, we got to bring several chickens home to freeze and enjoy for the next few months.

Parker has been cruising (walking while holding onto furniture) since Thanksgiving. We figured he would be walking by New Years, however he is much more cautious than his sister was. After 4 months of practicing, he finally started walking on his own at the cabin. He takes about 8 - 10 steps before falling over, but he is very proud of himself and we make a big deal with lots of clapping and smiles for him. He can also stand up on his own without holding on to anything. Such a big boy! He just finally decided that he wanted to show off his new skills for Nana and Papa (and have time to practice before showing Grandma and Grandaddy at Easter). 



Ainsley and Nana enjoyed some snowy rides on the "T"


BRRRRR!!!!

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